The Grapes of Wrath Ch. 1-8 Quiz

At the start of the novel, what fills the air and blocks out the farmers’ view of the stars?

• dust

• bugs

• smoke

• sunlight

How many years did Tom Joad serve in prison before being released?

• 7

• 4

• 3

• 5

When Tom Joad is picked up by a trucker, the trucker’s vehicle carries a sign. What does it say?

• Better dead than red

• no riders

• no animals

• I don't break for clowns

The “cat” that has driven farmers from their land at the start of the novel is a type of ___.

• Tractor

• Bulldozer

• Lion

• Company name

In the short vignette in chapter 3, what animal does a man attempt to run over with his truck?

• Turtle

• Cat

• Dog

• Person

On the road that leads to his family’s farm, who does Tom encounter sitting under a tree?

• Muley Graves

• Noah Joad

• Jim Casey

• Grandpa Joad

Jim Casy was conflicted in his role as a preacher because of his weakness for which vice?

• Women

• Alcohol

• Heroin

• Theatrics

During his first chat with Jim Casy, Tom divulges that he was in prison for killing a man with ___.

• A Knife

• A Gun

• A Rake

• A Shovel

Muley Graves tells Tom that his family has gone to work picking cotton, hoping to save enough money to buy ___.

• A Horse

• A Train Ticket

• A Car

• A New House

After hearing Muley Graves’ story of being evicted from his land, Jim Casy criticizes him for ___.

• Drinking Too much

• Squandering his Savings

• Breaking up his family

• Not Fighting the Bank